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Carney goes Dutch

Qantas Socceroos utility David Carney has signed for FC Twente in Holland that is sure to boost his chances of making the squad for next years FIFA World Cup™ Finals in South Africa.

Qantas Socceroos utility David Carney has signed for FC Twente in Holland that is sure to boost his chances of making the squad for next years FIFA World Cup™ Finals in South Africa.

On the outer at English Championship side Sheffield United for well over a year, the move will give Carney a fresh start at a club that has proved fruitful in re-igniting the careers of several national teammates. Jason Culina and Luke Wilkshire both proved very successful at Twente, before they moved onto PSV Eindhoven and Dinamo Moscow respectively.

Carney has signed a two-year deal and links up with former Perth Glory star Nikita Rukavytsya, who joined the Dutch club in January this year.

FC Twente, who are into the group stages of the Europa League, is coached by former Middlesbrough and England manager Steve McLaren. McLaren is also familiar with Australian players having had several Aussies under reign at Boro, including Mark Schwarzer and Wilkshire.